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Thao started off working as a receptionist in a nail salon and has worked her way up to be full time nail artist and technician. As a second generation nail tech with over 9 years in the industry, she believes nail art is her true calling and strives to open her own salon. With a hardworking mentality and big dreams, Thao wants to prove to the world that her gift can take her places she never thought possible. She draws inspiration from pop art, graffiti and the latest trends, but enjoys painting human eyes and cheetah prints the most.

Actress, recording artist and TV personality Adrienne Bailon is the host of Oxygen’s new nail art competition series Nail’d It. She also recently added ‘entrepreneur’ to her resume, by launching her new “Fingertip Fetish” nail polish line.

Bailon also serves as a co-host on “The Real," premiering Fall 2014, marking the first Latina daytime talk show host on English language television. She first stepped into the spotlight in 1999, when she rose to fame as the lead singer of multiplatinum R&B girl group, 3LW. The group released a total of three studio albums, in addition to greatest hits album Neva Get Enuf. Following the success of 3LW, Bailon became a founding member of pop group The Cheetah Girls, starring in three successful Disney Channel Original Movies and touring the country as “Chanel.” As an actress, Bailon starred in “Coach Carter” and the independent film “I’m in Love with a Church Girl.” In addition to her starring roles in “The Cheetah Girls” films, her television credits include “That’s So Raven” and made for TV movies “All You’ve Got,” “Buffalo Dreams” and “Lovestruck: The Musical.” She also made a splash in reality TV with appearances on “Keeping up with the Kardashians," “Empire Girls,” and has also held numerous hosting roles on MTV and BET.

Grateful for her success at a young age, Bailon has always focused on giving back and being a positive role model. She continues to be an advocate for girls, and an active volunteer for a number of major causes and charities, including the Girls Scouts of America, the Boys & Girls Clubs of America, Make-A-Wish, Arthur Ashe Kids’ Day and City of Hope. Born in the heart of NYC’s Lower East Side, Bailon is of Puerto Rican and Ecuadorian descent.

With over 13 years of experience, expert nail artist and celebrity manicurist Terrance Terry has made a name for himself as the "Nail Villain" with his uncensored personality and abilty to push the envelope. He took the industry by storm with his pioneering Designer Nail Series where he replicated the emblems of various luxury brands onto nails. Terry has worked on television and films including “The Hunger Games” and has done nails for celebrities such as Jennifer Hudson, Queen Latifah, Jennifer Garner, Mariah Carey, among others. In addition to owning a boutique nail salon in Atlanta, Luxe Nail Bar, he also serves as a product specialist and educator for Essie.

Elaine T. Watson is Cuccio International’s Vice President of Marketing and Sales and Global Education Director. Having worked as a professional nail technician for 20 years, she designs and manicures all the nails used in the company’s advertisements, catalogs and packaging. Based in Valencia, Calif., Watson also travels all over the world giving product advice, technical expertise and judging nail art competitions. She’s no stranger to the world of competition as she vied for titles early in her career. She currently serves as the Head Judge for London's “Nailympia” and has judged international nail art competitions in Beijing and Dubai. With her accomplished career serving as a testament to her ability as a nail artist, she also has a natural eye for remarkable nails and prides herself on always judging objectively.

With her whimsical, sleek and over-the-top personal style, Jan Arnold is known as a legend within the nail community, and her work has helped to spearhead the 21st century nail artistry movement. Hailing from San Diego, California, Arnold currently serves as the Co-founder and Style Director of CND (Creative Nail Design), the global leader of Nails. Fashion. Beauty. In addition to being the face of the brand, her experience as a brand engineer has contributed to CND’s success as a worldwide company. Arnold and her team pioneered nail design on the runway over 18 years ago, collaborating with countless designers at Fashion Week and styling runway nails for Cynthia Rowley, Nicole Miller, Oscar de la Renta and The Blonds, among others.

One of the top “Man”-icurists in the world, Tom Bachik is one of the most sought after nail professionals in the fashion industry and among celebrity elite. Coined “The Rad Manicurist,” he currently polishes the hands and toes of A-list celebrities including Jennifer Lopez, Beyonce, Zooey Deschanel, Victoria Beckham, Anne Hathaway, Heidi Klum, and Jessica Simpson to name a few. Top publications and high-end brands, such as Vogue, Vanity Fair, Elle, Allure, InStyle, Gucci, Versace and Armani call on Bachik for his unique and stunning nail designs. With over 20 years of experience, he has developed product innovations and application techniques for some of the most well-known companies in the industry. He was the first nail artist to have a contract with Chanel and currently travels the world as the first ever ‘Global Nail Designer’ and celebrity manicurist for L’Oreal Paris. A trained graphic designer, Bachik is all about designing the most visually fashion-forward looks – whether it’s the most elegant, timeless and classic natural nail manicure or styling something unexpectedly bold and cutting edge; his designs are unparalleled works of art. Bachik has won over 300 prestigious nail contests, including the WINBA World Championship. In addition, he has judged nail art competitions across the US, Europe, and Asia. Based in Southern Calif., he is married to his wife Liz and has two sons and a 15-year-old daughter, Zoie, who frequents as his nail art muse.

Originally from Taiwan, Winnie moved to Canada when she was 15 years old. With less than one year of experience, Winnie made debut in the industry by placing in the top 5 of the Next Top Nail Artist’s online competition. Her first gig as a certified nail technician was as a manicurist for an Aritzia catalogue photo shoot. She brings her passion and unique personality to the competition. Currently in the process of transitioning into a full time nail technician, Winnie is willing to put it all on the line to pursue her dreams of opening her own nail salon.

Thao started off working as a receptionist in a nail salon and has worked her way up to be full time nail artist and technician. As a second generation nail tech with over 9 years in the industry, she believes nail art is her true calling and strives to open her own salon. With a hardworking mentality and big dreams, Thao wants to prove to the world that her gift can take her places she never thought possible. She draws inspiration from pop art, graffiti and the latest trends, but enjoys painting human eyes and cheetah prints the most.

With over 10-years of experience, Temeka is the owner of Custom Nails By Temeka in Orange, CT. Her skills as a nail artist have received recognition in competitions and on local TV. Her proudest accomplishment in her career was receiving a letter from the White House after she depicted the Obama family on a set of nails. She is the ultimate fashionista and brings her strong artistic capabilities, creativity, execution and will for neatness to the competition. She works part-time at a hospital to support her passion for nails but aspires to take her career to the next level and own a salon in Los Angeles.

Best known for his 3D masterpieces, Robert Nguyen has been working and competing in the nail art arena for 8 years and currently serves as an international guest artist for OPI. He brings his well-rounded nail skills and fine painting ability to the competition. He also loves the nail industry, especially for leading him to his fiancée, who is a hand model. Robert is set to open his own salon, House of Polish this summer in Beverly Hills.

LaToya is an artist to the core and does not hold back when it comes to her nail art. From candy to chains, there is nothing she will not add to a nail to complete a look. LaToya looks forward to accomplishing her goals in the nail art world and to one day truly establish her brand.

With over a decade of experience, Lakia Lewis is an ambitious entrepreneur who prides herself on over-the-top nail designs. She believes nail art is a form of self-expression and decided to join the competition to validate her skills and talent. Aside from working as a nail artist and educator, Lakia is also busy raising her 14-year-old son and developing a product line for her newly launched company, Miss International Cosmetics.

After overcoming a troublesome past, Lauren Wireman turned her life around and now works as a pastor along with her husband. When she is not mentoring local teenagers, she is working on her passion for nail art. She treasures relationships with family and friends and finds inspiration for her designs from within.

Classic is an experienced manicurist known for her phenomenal acrylic work and 3D designs. With almost three years of experience, she competes on the national level and has over thirty trophies to her name. She tried out for “Nail’d It” to prove to her ex-boyfriend that she is a better nail artist than him. A self-proclaimed “golf junkie,” she wants to win the grand prize to finish her education in Japan and open her own salon.

A Bay Area native, Kandi brings her unique edge and sassy colorful style to the nail scene. Managing her new up-and-coming nail salon, KandiLand in Long Beach, she splits her time between high profile clients including Nicki Minaj and Demi Lovato, a bustling social media life and star-studded events. With her reputation at stake, she must outperform the competition to maintain her status in the industry.

Currently a manicurist at modern nail studio Paintbox in NYC, Julie would never dream of doing anything but nails. Her undeniable talent and unique hand-painted art recently landed her in the top four in NAILS Magazine “Next Top Nail Artist” competition. With over forty thousand YouTube subscribers from her DIY nail tutorials, Julie has plenty of fans rooting for her fresh and edgy designs.

Although Jami Procopio is a newcomer to the nail art scene, she is more than prepared to go nail-to-nail with the other contenders. As a single mother, self-taught artist and owner of NailBang, Jami prides herself on being a great role model for her daughter. Jami’s inspiration comes primarily from street art which makes her designs bright and unconventional, just like her whimsical personality. She wants to win the prize money to help take care of her father.

A trained graphic designer, Chris is the owner and working nail artist at Jeweled Nails in Orange County, California and also serves as an international educator for a leading nail manufacturer. Born and raised in South Africa, Chris brings his international experience to the competition with his Japanese training and blend of African, European and American art styles. If he takes home the grand prize, he plans on opening his own training school called “Jeweled Nails Academy.”

Known for her execution of a unique style of nails called “duck feet,” and her unorthodox over-the-top designs, Jamie has been pushing boundaries since she first entered the industry over ten years ago. She is the owner and nail artist of Nailville in Fresno. Lately, with the struggling economy, Jamie has ventured into the competition circuit. A bubbly and unyielding nail tech, Jamie considers herself ahead of her time in the field.

Age: 28 Hometown:Washington, D.C. After beating a rare disease, Celeste Hampton learned to cherish everything in life and focus her attention on her passion for nail art. With over 12-years of experience, Celeste’s clients come to her home to get her unique glitzy and glamorous designs. She brings her A-game to the competition and if she wins, she hopes to open a nail bar in the D.C. area.

A seven-year nail industry veteran, Ashley believes her designs are a reflection of her unique personality. From mixing textures like glitter and Mylar to her hand painted art, Ashley is known for putting “everything but the kitchen sink” into her 3D nail designs and often places amongst the top 10 in competition circuits. As a visual art major, Ashley paints more than just nails: wall murals and tattoo designs are also in her repertoire. As a single mother, she hopes to win the competition to provide a better life for her daughter.

Known as the "Bling Queen" for bedazzling her clients’ nails with anything that sparkles, China loves to have her own nails flashing like a disco ball. With five years of experience, she is extremely passionate and works very hard at her craft. She has a degree in business and hopes to one day open her own salon and launch a polish line.

A nail artist and instructor, Angela Beer is the owner of Bleutopia Nail Lounge and Education Studio and serves as the president of Ultra Beauty Canada. She recently won first place at the Canada Nail Cup in Mixed Media. She is a cancer survivor and finds strength in her passion for nail art and uses it to bring positivity into her life. Angela loves the endless possibility of matching someone’s nails with his or her individual personality.

Amber Trawick began her career at a local salon, but is now a stay-at-home mother of three and works out of her house as a full time nail artist. Completely self-taught, Amber rocks a funky style and loves practicing her trade on her seven-year-old daughter. Her competitive spirit and confidence allow her to believe there is no nail art she can’t tackle.

Actress, recording artist and TV personality Adrienne Bailon is the host of Oxygen’s new nail art competition series Nail’d It. She also recently added ‘entrepreneur’ to her resume, by launching her new “Fingertip Fetish” nail polish line.

Bailon also serves as a co-host on “The Real," premiering Fall 2014, marking the first Latina daytime talk show host on English language television. She first stepped into the spotlight in 1999, when she rose to fame as the lead singer of multiplatinum R&B girl group, 3LW. The group released a total of three studio albums, in addition to greatest hits album Neva Get Enuf. Following the success of 3LW, Bailon became a founding member of pop group The Cheetah Girls, starring in three successful Disney Channel Original Movies and touring the country as “Chanel.” As an actress, Bailon starred in “Coach Carter” and the independent film “I’m in Love with a Church Girl.” In addition to her starring roles in “The Cheetah Girls” films, her television credits include “That’s So Raven” and made for TV movies “All You’ve Got,” “Buffalo Dreams” and “Lovestruck: The Musical.” She also made a splash in reality TV with appearances on “Keeping up with the Kardashians," “Empire Girls,” and has also held numerous hosting roles on MTV and BET.

Grateful for her success at a young age, Bailon has always focused on giving back and being a positive role model. She continues to be an advocate for girls, and an active volunteer for a number of major causes and charities, including the Girls Scouts of America, the Boys & Girls Clubs of America, Make-A-Wish, Arthur Ashe Kids’ Day and City of Hope. Born in the heart of NYC’s Lower East Side, Bailon is of Puerto Rican and Ecuadorian descent.

With over 13 years of experience, expert nail artist and celebrity manicurist Terrance Terry has made a name for himself as the "Nail Villain" with his uncensored personality and abilty to push the envelope. He took the industry by storm with his pioneering Designer Nail Series where he replicated the emblems of various luxury brands onto nails. Terry has worked on television and films including “The Hunger Games” and has done nails for celebrities such as Jennifer Hudson, Queen Latifah, Jennifer Garner, Mariah Carey, among others. In addition to owning a boutique nail salon in Atlanta, Luxe Nail Bar, he also serves as a product specialist and educator for Essie.

Elaine T. Watson is Cuccio International’s Vice President of Marketing and Sales and Global Education Director. Having worked as a professional nail technician for 20 years, she designs and manicures all the nails used in the company’s advertisements, catalogs and packaging. Based in Valencia, Calif., Watson also travels all over the world giving product advice, technical expertise and judging nail art competitions. She’s no stranger to the world of competition as she vied for titles early in her career. She currently serves as the Head Judge for London's “Nailympia” and has judged international nail art competitions in Beijing and Dubai. With her accomplished career serving as a testament to her ability as a nail artist, she also has a natural eye for remarkable nails and prides herself on always judging objectively.

With her whimsical, sleek and over-the-top personal style, Jan Arnold is known as a legend within the nail community, and her work has helped to spearhead the 21st century nail artistry movement. Hailing from San Diego, California, Arnold currently serves as the Co-founder and Style Director of CND (Creative Nail Design), the global leader of Nails. Fashion. Beauty. In addition to being the face of the brand, her experience as a brand engineer has contributed to CND’s success as a worldwide company. Arnold and her team pioneered nail design on the runway over 18 years ago, collaborating with countless designers at Fashion Week and styling runway nails for Cynthia Rowley, Nicole Miller, Oscar de la Renta and The Blonds, among others.

One of the top “Man”-icurists in the world, Tom Bachik is one of the most sought after nail professionals in the fashion industry and among celebrity elite. Coined “The Rad Manicurist,” he currently polishes the hands and toes of A-list celebrities including Jennifer Lopez, Beyonce, Zooey Deschanel, Victoria Beckham, Anne Hathaway, Heidi Klum, and Jessica Simpson to name a few. Top publications and high-end brands, such as Vogue, Vanity Fair, Elle, Allure, InStyle, Gucci, Versace and Armani call on Bachik for his unique and stunning nail designs. With over 20 years of experience, he has developed product innovations and application techniques for some of the most well-known companies in the industry. He was the first nail artist to have a contract with Chanel and currently travels the world as the first ever ‘Global Nail Designer’ and celebrity manicurist for L’Oreal Paris. A trained graphic designer, Bachik is all about designing the most visually fashion-forward looks – whether it’s the most elegant, timeless and classic natural nail manicure or styling something unexpectedly bold and cutting edge; his designs are unparalleled works of art. Bachik has won over 300 prestigious nail contests, including the WINBA World Championship. In addition, he has judged nail art competitions across the US, Europe, and Asia. Based in Southern Calif., he is married to his wife Liz and has two sons and a 15-year-old daughter, Zoie, who frequents as his nail art muse.

Originally from Taiwan, Winnie moved to Canada when she was 15 years old. With less than one year of experience, Winnie made debut in the industry by placing in the top 5 of the Next Top Nail Artist’s online competition. Her first gig as a certified nail technician was as a manicurist for an Aritzia catalogue photo shoot. She brings her passion and unique personality to the competition. Currently in the process of transitioning into a full time nail technician, Winnie is willing to put it all on the line to pursue her dreams of opening her own nail salon.

Thao started off working as a receptionist in a nail salon and has worked her way up to be full time nail artist and technician. As a second generation nail tech with over 9 years in the industry, she believes nail art is her true calling and strives to open her own salon. With a hardworking mentality and big dreams, Thao wants to prove to the world that her gift can take her places she never thought possible. She draws inspiration from pop art, graffiti and the latest trends, but enjoys painting human eyes and cheetah prints the most.

With over 10-years of experience, Temeka is the owner of Custom Nails By Temeka in Orange, CT. Her skills as a nail artist have received recognition in competitions and on local TV. Her proudest accomplishment in her career was receiving a letter from the White House after she depicted the Obama family on a set of nails. She is the ultimate fashionista and brings her strong artistic capabilities, creativity, execution and will for neatness to the competition. She works part-time at a hospital to support her passion for nails but aspires to take her career to the next level and own a salon in Los Angeles.

Best known for his 3D masterpieces, Robert Nguyen has been working and competing in the nail art arena for 8 years and currently serves as an international guest artist for OPI. He brings his well-rounded nail skills and fine painting ability to the competition. He also loves the nail industry, especially for leading him to his fiancée, who is a hand model. Robert is set to open his own salon, House of Polish this summer in Beverly Hills.

LaToya is an artist to the core and does not hold back when it comes to her nail art. From candy to chains, there is nothing she will not add to a nail to complete a look. LaToya looks forward to accomplishing her goals in the nail art world and to one day truly establish her brand.

With over a decade of experience, Lakia Lewis is an ambitious entrepreneur who prides herself on over-the-top nail designs. She believes nail art is a form of self-expression and decided to join the competition to validate her skills and talent. Aside from working as a nail artist and educator, Lakia is also busy raising her 14-year-old son and developing a product line for her newly launched company, Miss International Cosmetics.

After overcoming a troublesome past, Lauren Wireman turned her life around and now works as a pastor along with her husband. When she is not mentoring local teenagers, she is working on her passion for nail art. She treasures relationships with family and friends and finds inspiration for her designs from within.

Classic is an experienced manicurist known for her phenomenal acrylic work and 3D designs. With almost three years of experience, she competes on the national level and has over thirty trophies to her name. She tried out for “Nail’d It” to prove to her ex-boyfriend that she is a better nail artist than him. A self-proclaimed “golf junkie,” she wants to win the grand prize to finish her education in Japan and open her own salon.

A Bay Area native, Kandi brings her unique edge and sassy colorful style to the nail scene. Managing her new up-and-coming nail salon, KandiLand in Long Beach, she splits her time between high profile clients including Nicki Minaj and Demi Lovato, a bustling social media life and star-studded events. With her reputation at stake, she must outperform the competition to maintain her status in the industry.

Currently a manicurist at modern nail studio Paintbox in NYC, Julie would never dream of doing anything but nails. Her undeniable talent and unique hand-painted art recently landed her in the top four in NAILS Magazine “Next Top Nail Artist” competition. With over forty thousand YouTube subscribers from her DIY nail tutorials, Julie has plenty of fans rooting for her fresh and edgy designs.

Although Jami Procopio is a newcomer to the nail art scene, she is more than prepared to go nail-to-nail with the other contenders. As a single mother, self-taught artist and owner of NailBang, Jami prides herself on being a great role model for her daughter. Jami’s inspiration comes primarily from street art which makes her designs bright and unconventional, just like her whimsical personality. She wants to win the prize money to help take care of her father.

A trained graphic designer, Chris is the owner and working nail artist at Jeweled Nails in Orange County, California and also serves as an international educator for a leading nail manufacturer. Born and raised in South Africa, Chris brings his international experience to the competition with his Japanese training and blend of African, European and American art styles. If he takes home the grand prize, he plans on opening his own training school called “Jeweled Nails Academy.”

Known for her execution of a unique style of nails called “duck feet,” and her unorthodox over-the-top designs, Jamie has been pushing boundaries since she first entered the industry over ten years ago. She is the owner and nail artist of Nailville in Fresno. Lately, with the struggling economy, Jamie has ventured into the competition circuit. A bubbly and unyielding nail tech, Jamie considers herself ahead of her time in the field.

Age: 28 Hometown:Washington, D.C. After beating a rare disease, Celeste Hampton learned to cherish everything in life and focus her attention on her passion for nail art. With over 12-years of experience, Celeste’s clients come to her home to get her unique glitzy and glamorous designs. She brings her A-game to the competition and if she wins, she hopes to open a nail bar in the D.C. area.

A seven-year nail industry veteran, Ashley believes her designs are a reflection of her unique personality. From mixing textures like glitter and Mylar to her hand painted art, Ashley is known for putting “everything but the kitchen sink” into her 3D nail designs and often places amongst the top 10 in competition circuits. As a visual art major, Ashley paints more than just nails: wall murals and tattoo designs are also in her repertoire. As a single mother, she hopes to win the competition to provide a better life for her daughter.

Known as the "Bling Queen" for bedazzling her clients’ nails with anything that sparkles, China loves to have her own nails flashing like a disco ball. With five years of experience, she is extremely passionate and works very hard at her craft. She has a degree in business and hopes to one day open her own salon and launch a polish line.

A nail artist and instructor, Angela Beer is the owner of Bleutopia Nail Lounge and Education Studio and serves as the president of Ultra Beauty Canada. She recently won first place at the Canada Nail Cup in Mixed Media. She is a cancer survivor and finds strength in her passion for nail art and uses it to bring positivity into her life. Angela loves the endless possibility of matching someone’s nails with his or her individual personality.

Amber Trawick began her career at a local salon, but is now a stay-at-home mother of three and works out of her house as a full time nail artist. Completely self-taught, Amber rocks a funky style and loves practicing her trade on her seven-year-old daughter. Her competitive spirit and confidence allow her to believe there is no nail art she can’t tackle.

Thao Dang

Thao started off working as a receptionist in a nail salon and has worked her way up to be full time nail artist and technician. As a second generation nail tech with over 9 years in the industry, she believes nail art is her true calling and strives to open her own salon. With a hardworking mentality and big dreams, Thao wants to prove to the world that her gift can take her places she never thought possible. She draws inspiration from pop art, graffiti and the latest trends, but enjoys painting human eyes and cheetah prints the most.

The Cast

Actress, recording artist and TV personality Adrienne Bailon is the host of Oxygen’s new nail art competition series Nail’d It. She also recently added ‘entrepreneur’ to her resume, by launching her new “Fingertip Fetish” nail polish line.

Bailon also serves as a co-host on “The Real," premiering Fall 2014, marking the first Latina daytime talk show host on English language television. She first stepped into the spotlight in 1999, when she rose to fame as the lead singer of multiplatinum R&B girl group, 3LW. The group released a total of three studio albums, in addition to greatest hits album Neva Get Enuf. Following the success of 3LW, Bailon became a founding member of pop group The Cheetah Girls, starring in three successful Disney Channel Original Movies and touring the country as “Chanel.” As an actress, Bailon starred in “Coach Carter” and the independent film “I’m in Love with a Church Girl.” In addition to her starring roles in “The Cheetah Girls” films, her television credits include “That’s So Raven” and made for TV movies “All You’ve Got,” “Buffalo Dreams” and “Lovestruck: The Musical.” She also made a splash in reality TV with appearances on “Keeping up with the Kardashians," “Empire Girls,” and has also held numerous hosting roles on MTV and BET.

Grateful for her success at a young age, Bailon has always focused on giving back and being a positive role model. She continues to be an advocate for girls, and an active volunteer for a number of major causes and charities, including the Girls Scouts of America, the Boys & Girls Clubs of America, Make-A-Wish, Arthur Ashe Kids’ Day and City of Hope. Born in the heart of NYC’s Lower East Side, Bailon is of Puerto Rican and Ecuadorian descent.

With over 13 years of experience, expert nail artist and celebrity manicurist Terrance Terry has made a name for himself as the "Nail Villain" with his uncensored personality and abilty to push the envelope. He took the industry by storm with his pioneering Designer Nail Series where he replicated the emblems of various luxury brands onto nails. Terry has worked on television and films including “The Hunger Games” and has done nails for celebrities such as Jennifer Hudson, Queen Latifah, Jennifer Garner, Mariah Carey, among others. In addition to owning a boutique nail salon in Atlanta, Luxe Nail Bar, he also serves as a product specialist and educator for Essie.

Elaine T. Watson is Cuccio International’s Vice President of Marketing and Sales and Global Education Director. Having worked as a professional nail technician for 20 years, she designs and manicures all the nails used in the company’s advertisements, catalogs and packaging. Based in Valencia, Calif., Watson also travels all over the world giving product advice, technical expertise and judging nail art competitions. She’s no stranger to the world of competition as she vied for titles early in her career. She currently serves as the Head Judge for London's “Nailympia” and has judged international nail art competitions in Beijing and Dubai. With her accomplished career serving as a testament to her ability as a nail artist, she also has a natural eye for remarkable nails and prides herself on always judging objectively.

With her whimsical, sleek and over-the-top personal style, Jan Arnold is known as a legend within the nail community, and her work has helped to spearhead the 21st century nail artistry movement. Hailing from San Diego, California, Arnold currently serves as the Co-founder and Style Director of CND (Creative Nail Design), the global leader of Nails. Fashion. Beauty. In addition to being the face of the brand, her experience as a brand engineer has contributed to CND’s success as a worldwide company. Arnold and her team pioneered nail design on the runway over 18 years ago, collaborating with countless designers at Fashion Week and styling runway nails for Cynthia Rowley, Nicole Miller, Oscar de la Renta and The Blonds, among others.

One of the top “Man”-icurists in the world, Tom Bachik is one of the most sought after nail professionals in the fashion industry and among celebrity elite. Coined “The Rad Manicurist,” he currently polishes the hands and toes of A-list celebrities including Jennifer Lopez, Beyonce, Zooey Deschanel, Victoria Beckham, Anne Hathaway, Heidi Klum, and Jessica Simpson to name a few. Top publications and high-end brands, such as Vogue, Vanity Fair, Elle, Allure, InStyle, Gucci, Versace and Armani call on Bachik for his unique and stunning nail designs. With over 20 years of experience, he has developed product innovations and application techniques for some of the most well-known companies in the industry. He was the first nail artist to have a contract with Chanel and currently travels the world as the first ever ‘Global Nail Designer’ and celebrity manicurist for L’Oreal Paris. A trained graphic designer, Bachik is all about designing the most visually fashion-forward looks – whether it’s the most elegant, timeless and classic natural nail manicure or styling something unexpectedly bold and cutting edge; his designs are unparalleled works of art. Bachik has won over 300 prestigious nail contests, including the WINBA World Championship. In addition, he has judged nail art competitions across the US, Europe, and Asia. Based in Southern Calif., he is married to his wife Liz and has two sons and a 15-year-old daughter, Zoie, who frequents as his nail art muse.

Originally from Taiwan, Winnie moved to Canada when she was 15 years old. With less than one year of experience, Winnie made debut in the industry by placing in the top 5 of the Next Top Nail Artist’s online competition. Her first gig as a certified nail technician was as a manicurist for an Aritzia catalogue photo shoot. She brings her passion and unique personality to the competition. Currently in the process of transitioning into a full time nail technician, Winnie is willing to put it all on the line to pursue her dreams of opening her own nail salon.

Thao started off working as a receptionist in a nail salon and has worked her way up to be full time nail artist and technician. As a second generation nail tech with over 9 years in the industry, she believes nail art is her true calling and strives to open her own salon. With a hardworking mentality and big dreams, Thao wants to prove to the world that her gift can take her places she never thought possible. She draws inspiration from pop art, graffiti and the latest trends, but enjoys painting human eyes and cheetah prints the most.

With over 10-years of experience, Temeka is the owner of Custom Nails By Temeka in Orange, CT. Her skills as a nail artist have received recognition in competitions and on local TV. Her proudest accomplishment in her career was receiving a letter from the White House after she depicted the Obama family on a set of nails. She is the ultimate fashionista and brings her strong artistic capabilities, creativity, execution and will for neatness to the competition. She works part-time at a hospital to support her passion for nails but aspires to take her career to the next level and own a salon in Los Angeles.

Best known for his 3D masterpieces, Robert Nguyen has been working and competing in the nail art arena for 8 years and currently serves as an international guest artist for OPI. He brings his well-rounded nail skills and fine painting ability to the competition. He also loves the nail industry, especially for leading him to his fiancée, who is a hand model. Robert is set to open his own salon, House of Polish this summer in Beverly Hills.

LaToya is an artist to the core and does not hold back when it comes to her nail art. From candy to chains, there is nothing she will not add to a nail to complete a look. LaToya looks forward to accomplishing her goals in the nail art world and to one day truly establish her brand.

With over a decade of experience, Lakia Lewis is an ambitious entrepreneur who prides herself on over-the-top nail designs. She believes nail art is a form of self-expression and decided to join the competition to validate her skills and talent. Aside from working as a nail artist and educator, Lakia is also busy raising her 14-year-old son and developing a product line for her newly launched company, Miss International Cosmetics.

After overcoming a troublesome past, Lauren Wireman turned her life around and now works as a pastor along with her husband. When she is not mentoring local teenagers, she is working on her passion for nail art. She treasures relationships with family and friends and finds inspiration for her designs from within.

Classic is an experienced manicurist known for her phenomenal acrylic work and 3D designs. With almost three years of experience, she competes on the national level and has over thirty trophies to her name. She tried out for “Nail’d It” to prove to her ex-boyfriend that she is a better nail artist than him. A self-proclaimed “golf junkie,” she wants to win the grand prize to finish her education in Japan and open her own salon.

A Bay Area native, Kandi brings her unique edge and sassy colorful style to the nail scene. Managing her new up-and-coming nail salon, KandiLand in Long Beach, she splits her time between high profile clients including Nicki Minaj and Demi Lovato, a bustling social media life and star-studded events. With her reputation at stake, she must outperform the competition to maintain her status in the industry.

Currently a manicurist at modern nail studio Paintbox in NYC, Julie would never dream of doing anything but nails. Her undeniable talent and unique hand-painted art recently landed her in the top four in NAILS Magazine “Next Top Nail Artist” competition. With over forty thousand YouTube subscribers from her DIY nail tutorials, Julie has plenty of fans rooting for her fresh and edgy designs.

Although Jami Procopio is a newcomer to the nail art scene, she is more than prepared to go nail-to-nail with the other contenders. As a single mother, self-taught artist and owner of NailBang, Jami prides herself on being a great role model for her daughter. Jami’s inspiration comes primarily from street art which makes her designs bright and unconventional, just like her whimsical personality. She wants to win the prize money to help take care of her father.

A trained graphic designer, Chris is the owner and working nail artist at Jeweled Nails in Orange County, California and also serves as an international educator for a leading nail manufacturer. Born and raised in South Africa, Chris brings his international experience to the competition with his Japanese training and blend of African, European and American art styles. If he takes home the grand prize, he plans on opening his own training school called “Jeweled Nails Academy.”

Known for her execution of a unique style of nails called “duck feet,” and her unorthodox over-the-top designs, Jamie has been pushing boundaries since she first entered the industry over ten years ago. She is the owner and nail artist of Nailville in Fresno. Lately, with the struggling economy, Jamie has ventured into the competition circuit. A bubbly and unyielding nail tech, Jamie considers herself ahead of her time in the field.

Age: 28 Hometown:Washington, D.C. After beating a rare disease, Celeste Hampton learned to cherish everything in life and focus her attention on her passion for nail art. With over 12-years of experience, Celeste’s clients come to her home to get her unique glitzy and glamorous designs. She brings her A-game to the competition and if she wins, she hopes to open a nail bar in the D.C. area.

A seven-year nail industry veteran, Ashley believes her designs are a reflection of her unique personality. From mixing textures like glitter and Mylar to her hand painted art, Ashley is known for putting “everything but the kitchen sink” into her 3D nail designs and often places amongst the top 10 in competition circuits. As a visual art major, Ashley paints more than just nails: wall murals and tattoo designs are also in her repertoire. As a single mother, she hopes to win the competition to provide a better life for her daughter.

Known as the "Bling Queen" for bedazzling her clients’ nails with anything that sparkles, China loves to have her own nails flashing like a disco ball. With five years of experience, she is extremely passionate and works very hard at her craft. She has a degree in business and hopes to one day open her own salon and launch a polish line.

A nail artist and instructor, Angela Beer is the owner of Bleutopia Nail Lounge and Education Studio and serves as the president of Ultra Beauty Canada. She recently won first place at the Canada Nail Cup in Mixed Media. She is a cancer survivor and finds strength in her passion for nail art and uses it to bring positivity into her life. Angela loves the endless possibility of matching someone’s nails with his or her individual personality.

Amber Trawick began her career at a local salon, but is now a stay-at-home mother of three and works out of her house as a full time nail artist. Completely self-taught, Amber rocks a funky style and loves practicing her trade on her seven-year-old daughter. Her competitive spirit and confidence allow her to believe there is no nail art she can’t tackle.

Actress, recording artist and TV personality Adrienne Bailon is the host of Oxygen’s new nail art competition series Nail’d It. She also recently added ‘entrepreneur’ to her resume, by launching her new “Fingertip Fetish” nail polish line.

Bailon also serves as a co-host on “The Real," premiering Fall 2014, marking the first Latina daytime talk show host on English language television. She first stepped into the spotlight in 1999, when she rose to fame as the lead singer of multiplatinum R&B girl group, 3LW. The group released a total of three studio albums, in addition to greatest hits album Neva Get Enuf. Following the success of 3LW, Bailon became a founding member of pop group The Cheetah Girls, starring in three successful Disney Channel Original Movies and touring the country as “Chanel.” As an actress, Bailon starred in “Coach Carter” and the independent film “I’m in Love with a Church Girl.” In addition to her starring roles in “The Cheetah Girls” films, her television credits include “That’s So Raven” and made for TV movies “All You’ve Got,” “Buffalo Dreams” and “Lovestruck: The Musical.” She also made a splash in reality TV with appearances on “Keeping up with the Kardashians," “Empire Girls,” and has also held numerous hosting roles on MTV and BET.

Grateful for her success at a young age, Bailon has always focused on giving back and being a positive role model. She continues to be an advocate for girls, and an active volunteer for a number of major causes and charities, including the Girls Scouts of America, the Boys & Girls Clubs of America, Make-A-Wish, Arthur Ashe Kids’ Day and City of Hope. Born in the heart of NYC’s Lower East Side, Bailon is of Puerto Rican and Ecuadorian descent.

With over 13 years of experience, expert nail artist and celebrity manicurist Terrance Terry has made a name for himself as the "Nail Villain" with his uncensored personality and abilty to push the envelope. He took the industry by storm with his pioneering Designer Nail Series where he replicated the emblems of various luxury brands onto nails. Terry has worked on television and films including “The Hunger Games” and has done nails for celebrities such as Jennifer Hudson, Queen Latifah, Jennifer Garner, Mariah Carey, among others. In addition to owning a boutique nail salon in Atlanta, Luxe Nail Bar, he also serves as a product specialist and educator for Essie.

Elaine T. Watson is Cuccio International’s Vice President of Marketing and Sales and Global Education Director. Having worked as a professional nail technician for 20 years, she designs and manicures all the nails used in the company’s advertisements, catalogs and packaging. Based in Valencia, Calif., Watson also travels all over the world giving product advice, technical expertise and judging nail art competitions. She’s no stranger to the world of competition as she vied for titles early in her career. She currently serves as the Head Judge for London's “Nailympia” and has judged international nail art competitions in Beijing and Dubai. With her accomplished career serving as a testament to her ability as a nail artist, she also has a natural eye for remarkable nails and prides herself on always judging objectively.

With her whimsical, sleek and over-the-top personal style, Jan Arnold is known as a legend within the nail community, and her work has helped to spearhead the 21st century nail artistry movement. Hailing from San Diego, California, Arnold currently serves as the Co-founder and Style Director of CND (Creative Nail Design), the global leader of Nails. Fashion. Beauty. In addition to being the face of the brand, her experience as a brand engineer has contributed to CND’s success as a worldwide company. Arnold and her team pioneered nail design on the runway over 18 years ago, collaborating with countless designers at Fashion Week and styling runway nails for Cynthia Rowley, Nicole Miller, Oscar de la Renta and The Blonds, among others.

One of the top “Man”-icurists in the world, Tom Bachik is one of the most sought after nail professionals in the fashion industry and among celebrity elite. Coined “The Rad Manicurist,” he currently polishes the hands and toes of A-list celebrities including Jennifer Lopez, Beyonce, Zooey Deschanel, Victoria Beckham, Anne Hathaway, Heidi Klum, and Jessica Simpson to name a few. Top publications and high-end brands, such as Vogue, Vanity Fair, Elle, Allure, InStyle, Gucci, Versace and Armani call on Bachik for his unique and stunning nail designs. With over 20 years of experience, he has developed product innovations and application techniques for some of the most well-known companies in the industry. He was the first nail artist to have a contract with Chanel and currently travels the world as the first ever ‘Global Nail Designer’ and celebrity manicurist for L’Oreal Paris. A trained graphic designer, Bachik is all about designing the most visually fashion-forward looks – whether it’s the most elegant, timeless and classic natural nail manicure or styling something unexpectedly bold and cutting edge; his designs are unparalleled works of art. Bachik has won over 300 prestigious nail contests, including the WINBA World Championship. In addition, he has judged nail art competitions across the US, Europe, and Asia. Based in Southern Calif., he is married to his wife Liz and has two sons and a 15-year-old daughter, Zoie, who frequents as his nail art muse.

Originally from Taiwan, Winnie moved to Canada when she was 15 years old. With less than one year of experience, Winnie made debut in the industry by placing in the top 5 of the Next Top Nail Artist’s online competition. Her first gig as a certified nail technician was as a manicurist for an Aritzia catalogue photo shoot. She brings her passion and unique personality to the competition. Currently in the process of transitioning into a full time nail technician, Winnie is willing to put it all on the line to pursue her dreams of opening her own nail salon.

Thao started off working as a receptionist in a nail salon and has worked her way up to be full time nail artist and technician. As a second generation nail tech with over 9 years in the industry, she believes nail art is her true calling and strives to open her own salon. With a hardworking mentality and big dreams, Thao wants to prove to the world that her gift can take her places she never thought possible. She draws inspiration from pop art, graffiti and the latest trends, but enjoys painting human eyes and cheetah prints the most.

With over 10-years of experience, Temeka is the owner of Custom Nails By Temeka in Orange, CT. Her skills as a nail artist have received recognition in competitions and on local TV. Her proudest accomplishment in her career was receiving a letter from the White House after she depicted the Obama family on a set of nails. She is the ultimate fashionista and brings her strong artistic capabilities, creativity, execution and will for neatness to the competition. She works part-time at a hospital to support her passion for nails but aspires to take her career to the next level and own a salon in Los Angeles.

Best known for his 3D masterpieces, Robert Nguyen has been working and competing in the nail art arena for 8 years and currently serves as an international guest artist for OPI. He brings his well-rounded nail skills and fine painting ability to the competition. He also loves the nail industry, especially for leading him to his fiancée, who is a hand model. Robert is set to open his own salon, House of Polish this summer in Beverly Hills.

LaToya is an artist to the core and does not hold back when it comes to her nail art. From candy to chains, there is nothing she will not add to a nail to complete a look. LaToya looks forward to accomplishing her goals in the nail art world and to one day truly establish her brand.

With over a decade of experience, Lakia Lewis is an ambitious entrepreneur who prides herself on over-the-top nail designs. She believes nail art is a form of self-expression and decided to join the competition to validate her skills and talent. Aside from working as a nail artist and educator, Lakia is also busy raising her 14-year-old son and developing a product line for her newly launched company, Miss International Cosmetics.

After overcoming a troublesome past, Lauren Wireman turned her life around and now works as a pastor along with her husband. When she is not mentoring local teenagers, she is working on her passion for nail art. She treasures relationships with family and friends and finds inspiration for her designs from within.

Classic is an experienced manicurist known for her phenomenal acrylic work and 3D designs. With almost three years of experience, she competes on the national level and has over thirty trophies to her name. She tried out for “Nail’d It” to prove to her ex-boyfriend that she is a better nail artist than him. A self-proclaimed “golf junkie,” she wants to win the grand prize to finish her education in Japan and open her own salon.

A Bay Area native, Kandi brings her unique edge and sassy colorful style to the nail scene. Managing her new up-and-coming nail salon, KandiLand in Long Beach, she splits her time between high profile clients including Nicki Minaj and Demi Lovato, a bustling social media life and star-studded events. With her reputation at stake, she must outperform the competition to maintain her status in the industry.

Currently a manicurist at modern nail studio Paintbox in NYC, Julie would never dream of doing anything but nails. Her undeniable talent and unique hand-painted art recently landed her in the top four in NAILS Magazine “Next Top Nail Artist” competition. With over forty thousand YouTube subscribers from her DIY nail tutorials, Julie has plenty of fans rooting for her fresh and edgy designs.

Although Jami Procopio is a newcomer to the nail art scene, she is more than prepared to go nail-to-nail with the other contenders. As a single mother, self-taught artist and owner of NailBang, Jami prides herself on being a great role model for her daughter. Jami’s inspiration comes primarily from street art which makes her designs bright and unconventional, just like her whimsical personality. She wants to win the prize money to help take care of her father.

A trained graphic designer, Chris is the owner and working nail artist at Jeweled Nails in Orange County, California and also serves as an international educator for a leading nail manufacturer. Born and raised in South Africa, Chris brings his international experience to the competition with his Japanese training and blend of African, European and American art styles. If he takes home the grand prize, he plans on opening his own training school called “Jeweled Nails Academy.”

Known for her execution of a unique style of nails called “duck feet,” and her unorthodox over-the-top designs, Jamie has been pushing boundaries since she first entered the industry over ten years ago. She is the owner and nail artist of Nailville in Fresno. Lately, with the struggling economy, Jamie has ventured into the competition circuit. A bubbly and unyielding nail tech, Jamie considers herself ahead of her time in the field.

Age: 28 Hometown:Washington, D.C. After beating a rare disease, Celeste Hampton learned to cherish everything in life and focus her attention on her passion for nail art. With over 12-years of experience, Celeste’s clients come to her home to get her unique glitzy and glamorous designs. She brings her A-game to the competition and if she wins, she hopes to open a nail bar in the D.C. area.

A seven-year nail industry veteran, Ashley believes her designs are a reflection of her unique personality. From mixing textures like glitter and Mylar to her hand painted art, Ashley is known for putting “everything but the kitchen sink” into her 3D nail designs and often places amongst the top 10 in competition circuits. As a visual art major, Ashley paints more than just nails: wall murals and tattoo designs are also in her repertoire. As a single mother, she hopes to win the competition to provide a better life for her daughter.

Known as the "Bling Queen" for bedazzling her clients’ nails with anything that sparkles, China loves to have her own nails flashing like a disco ball. With five years of experience, she is extremely passionate and works very hard at her craft. She has a degree in business and hopes to one day open her own salon and launch a polish line.

A nail artist and instructor, Angela Beer is the owner of Bleutopia Nail Lounge and Education Studio and serves as the president of Ultra Beauty Canada. She recently won first place at the Canada Nail Cup in Mixed Media. She is a cancer survivor and finds strength in her passion for nail art and uses it to bring positivity into her life. Angela loves the endless possibility of matching someone’s nails with his or her individual personality.

Amber Trawick began her career at a local salon, but is now a stay-at-home mother of three and works out of her house as a full time nail artist. Completely self-taught, Amber rocks a funky style and loves practicing her trade on her seven-year-old daughter. Her competitive spirit and confidence allow her to believe there is no nail art she can’t tackle.